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🌊🐚 Revolutionizing Baltic Sea Restoration with Aquaculture 🌱🌍 Despite the Baltic Sea's lower salinity, restorative aquaculture offers a remarkable opportunity for marine ecosystem rejuvenation and providing nutritious food for our communities. Seaweed and mussel farming not only promises environmental benefits but also supports sustainable food sources for generations to come. It's clear that embracing restorative aquaculture can lead to a healthier Baltic Sea, benefiting both nature and people. Discover how this innovative approach can make a difference. Let’s champion the cause for a sustainable and thriving Baltic Sea. 🌿🌊 #MarineConservation #SustainableAquaculture #BalticSea #EnvironmentalSustainability

"Restorative aquaculture may be one of the best opportunities to simultaneously restore marine ecosystems and provide nutritious food for current and future populations" After carrying out research in to the kelp cultivation industry in Scotland for my undergraduate dissertation I was amazed by the potential that restorative aquaculture has 🌊 This article gives insight into research showing potential environmental benefits of seaweed and mussel farms. Interesting read!

Exciting News for Our Oceans! A new study has confirmed that seaweed and mussel farms are not just about sustainable food sources; they're also biodiversity hotspots! 🐚🐟 The article from The Fish Site details a study by The Nature Conservancy in New Zealand and the Gulf of Maine, highlighting the positive effects of seaweed and mussel farms on marine biodiversity. Key findings include the attraction of diverse fish species to these farms due to the habitat they provide, similar to natural underwater environments. This research underscores the potential of coastal aquaculture to contribute positively to marine ecosystems, offering a sustainable approach to enhancing biodiversity in oceanic habitats. 🌊 For a detailed exploration of the study's findings and implications for marine conservation and aquaculture, you can read the full article https://lnkd.in/eEUT3Tai #marineconservation #seaweed #shellfish #oceanfarms #ocean #oceanfarming #missionocean #biodiversity #ecosystem #farming #research

I love UN Biodiversity communication. Well balanced communication for short-sighted humanity. Each communication has max 5 important things to remember. : )))

One more article advocating for the importance of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture!

New insights into the habitat benefits of seaweed and shellfish farms in temperate ecosystems are emerging. #SustainableSeafood #SeaWeed #BlueEconomy https://lnkd.in/eEUT3Tai

More habitat = more fish. It really is that simple.

As Canadians, we have a tremendous opportunity to build upon the groundbreaking work accomplished by Cascadia Seaweed. With our vast coastline spanning 243,042 kilometers, Canada is uniquely positioned to lead the way in establishing innovative cultivation methods for global aquaculture. Cascadia Seaweed has set a commendable precedent, but what makes their approach particularly noteworthy? By delving into the specifics of their achievements, we can identify key strategies to enhance and adapt for broader application. Our extensive coastline provides a natural advantage for aquaculture expansion. By leveraging this resource, we can not only meet domestic demand but also position Canada as a global influencer in sustainable seaweed cultivation. To achieve this, Canada must actively invest in research and development, fostering collaboration between industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers. By doing so, we can pioneer advancements that set the standard for environmentally friendly and economically viable aquaculture practices on a global scale. While the potential is immense, we should also be mindful of challenges such as regulatory frameworks, environmental impact assessments, and international competition. Addressing these issues head-on will be crucial to realizing our vision of becoming a global leader in aquaculture innovation. In essence, the groundwork laid by Cascadia Seaweed offers a springboard for Canada to not only sustainably meet its seafood needs but also to contribute significantly to the advancement of aquaculture practices worldwide.

Globally, aquatic ecosystems are experiencing escalating impacts, leading to widespread losses of biodiversity and habitats. Aquaculture, when implemented correctly, can plays a crucial mitigating role in addressing these challenges; albeit contributing to pollution reduction, habitat conservation, enhance biodiversity, and be part of the solution to benefit the Aquatic Environment. #Aquaculture #Environment #Biodiversity #HabitatConservation

New #research shows that well-implemented #seaweed and #mussel 🦪 #aquaculture can significantly boost marine #biodiversity. Consistent results on opposite sides of the world 🇳🇿🇺🇸 suggest similar positive effects can be expected elsewhere, including around the UK 🇬🇧. We'll pass by a number of small-scale #kelp farms in the Western Isles of #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 during our GB Row Challenge expedition this summer. As well as benefits for #nature, these industries boost coastal #economies. The Scottish government estimate that the seaweed industry could generate over £70M a year there by 2040. #naturebasedsolutions #blueeconomy #marinebiodiversity #coastalregeneration The Nature Conservancy Blue Marine Foundation #oceanrowing #expedition #ocean